Designing for Laser Cutting - Lessons from 10 Years of Boxes.py

This course aims to teach learners how to design for laser cutting, drawing from the experience of working with Boxes.py for a decade. The learning outcomes include understanding common design challenges, creating 3D objects from 2D parts, and applying design principles like strength and stiffness. The course covers skills such as working with plywood, utilizing finger joints, flex cut, flat dove tail joints, gears, integral springs, and flexures. The teaching method involves discussing design challenges and solutions, focusing on plywood as a building material. This course is intended for individuals interested in laser cutting, woodworking, and design principles for creating 3D objects from flat materials.